Exploring sexuality in women undergoing dialysis: a qualitative approach

  • Mirliana Ramírez-Pereira Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Chile, Santiago
  • Mónica Ferrada Muñoz Departamento de Clínicas, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta
  • Alicia Villalobos Courtin Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Chile, Santiago
  • Patricia Soto Malabrigo Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Chile, Santiago
Keywords: qualitative research, renal dialysis, quality of life, sexuality, women, gender

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a condition that affects both patients and their families in every aspect of life. One of them which has not been much explored and which bears a direct relation with life quality is sexuality in patients undergoing dialysis. Methods: A qualitative study within the post-positivist paradigm and from the perspective of a grounded theory was conducted. The in-depth interview was used as a data collection technique. Seven women on dialysis participated. Objective: The main aim of this research was to explore sexuality in female patients undergoing dialysis. Results: After examining the interviews, the following categories were identified: corporality, sexual practice limitations, sexual practice adaptations, risk of infections, self-esteem, kind of couple relationship and fear of the future. Conclusions: For women on dialysis, sexuality is a fundamental aspect of their lives, which should be considered in the training of healthcare staff working in the renal area. Further research is suggested regarding women on peritoneal dialysis and with a greater number of participants.

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Published
2018-03-01
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Ramírez-Pereira M, Ferrada Muñoz M, Villalobos Courtin A, Soto Malabrigo P. Exploring sexuality in women undergoing dialysis: a qualitative approach. Rev Nefrol Dial Traspl. [Internet]. 2018Mar.1 [cited 2024Jul.16];38(1):35-2. Available from: http://revistarenal.org.ar/index.php/rndt/article/view/296
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Vol. 38 No. 1 (2018): Ene.-Mar.
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